Sty, s. A cabin to keep hogs in; any place of low debauchery.
Sty, v. To shut up in a sty.
Styptic, a. The same as astringent, but generally expresses the most efficacious sort of astringents, or those which are applied to stop hæmorrhages.
Styptics are medicines which constringe the blood-vessels when wounded, so as to stop an effusion of blood. Many preparations have been recommended for this purpose: but when the size of the wounded vessel is at all considerable, an adequate degree of pressure by means of bolsters and bandages is alone to be depended upon; and when that cannot be done, the vessel must be tied up above the wound and below, by which the bleeding will be effectually suppressed. No danger is to be apprehended from slight bleedings in the horse, as they always cease spontaneously.
The styptics commonly employed are oil of turpentine, diluted vitriolic acid, muriate of iron, absorbent earths, and flour.—White.
Sublimate, s. Anything raised by fire in the retort; quicksilver raised in the retort.
Suck, s. The act of sucking; milk given by females.
Sudatory, s. Sweating.
Sudorific, s. A medicine provoking sweat.
Suet, s. A hard fat, particularly that about the kidneys.